Insects of North America : a field guide to over 300 insects

Insects of North America presents over 300 insect species of North America, including dominant species and insects most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please entomologists and more serious insect enthusiasts. Including many of the rare insects that make North America unique, this is a must-have for any insect lover. Look inside to find: Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of over 300 insects Information on breeding season and interesting facts about each insect Natural history information for North America, broken out by region, including geography, geology, and climate Information on conservation and threats to insect species Insects arranged by family A glossary of entomological terms Le site de l'éditeur indique : "Insects of North America presents over 300 insect species of North America, including dominant species and insects most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please entomologists and more serious insect enthusiasts. Including many of the rare insects that make North America unique, this is a must-have for any insect lover.Look inside to find:Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of over 300 insects Information on breeding season and interesting facts about each insectNatural history information for North America, broken out by region, including geography, geology, and climateInformation on conservation and threats to insect species." Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Photographing Insects Nomenclature 1 SPRINGTAILS 2 SILVERFISH 3 EARWIGS 4 TERMITES 5 LICE 6 FLEAS 7 BARKLICE and BOOKLICE 8 PSYLLIDS 9 THRIPS 10 SCORPIONFLIES 11 DRAGONFLIES 12 DAMSELFLIES 13 MAYFLIES 14 CADDISFLIES 15 COCKROACHES 16 MANTISES 17 STICK INSECTS 18 GRASSHOPPERS 19 CRICKETS 20 HEMIPTERA 21 BEETLES 22 NEUROPTERA 23 BUTTERFLIES 24 MOTHS 25 FLIES 26 WASPS 27 BEES 28 ANTS Glossary Index About the Author